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Porcelain group Monkey Orchestra.

Porcelain group Monkey Orchestra.

Porcelain group Monkey Orchestra: Volkstedter Porzellanmanufaktur. Dimensions: the height of the figurines is from 11.5 cm to 16.5 cm.The porcelain group Monkey Orchestra (Affenkapelle) is a classic of the parody-clownish Meissen baroque, the plot of which was later repeatedly reproduced by other manufactories and authors. The classical version of the orchestra consists of 21 figures: a conductor, a singer, a clarinetist, a flutist, a harpist, a violinist, a cellist, a drummer and other musicians. The figurines are distinguished by realistic, dynamic poses and are dressed up, according to the fashion of the time, in magnificent wigs, camisoles, shoes and lace. Until now, it is not known for certain where this story was borrowed from. According to one version, the author of the grotesque figure, Johann Kendler, created a parody of courtiers and representatives of the nobility. The monkey personified the nobleman, who, even if dressed in fashionable dresses, still remains a narrow-minded person, greedy for flattery, conceited and lustful. According to another version, the sculptor was inspired by the book of the German satirist Gottlieb Wilhelm Rabener, which tells about a trainer who presented an orchestra of trained monkeys to the public. Some researchers suggest that the porcelain group allegorically depicts real characters - the orchestra of the Saxon Prime Minister Count Heinrich von Brühl, which was terribly out of tune. History has preserved the name of the first owner of the parody musical ensemble. She was the favorite of Louis XV and a great lover of porcelain (her personal collection consisted of about 400 items!) Madame Pompadour. Another famous owner of the allegorical group was Baroness Beatrice Rothschild, whose collection is kept in the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild on the Côte dAzur.The monkey orchestra is a recognized classic of porcelain art that can take its rightful place in the collection of any collector of white gold.

Three cast-iron balcony gratings

Three cast-iron balcony gratings

Picture frame

Porcelain figurine Soldier Grenadier De La Garde. Germany

Porcelain figurine Soldier Grenadier De La Garde. Germany

Porcelain hussar during the Napoleonic wars.

Porcelain hussar during the Napoleonic wars.

Decorative Dish. Vein.

Decorative Dish. Vein.

Three Putti after haymaking. Volkstedter.

Three Putti after haymaking. Volkstedter.

Bronze sculpture Girl with a rose.

Bronze sculpture Girl with a rose.

A.Zardinsh. Female half-figure.

A.Zardinsh. Female half-figure.

Set of silver spoons

Set of silver spoons

Advertising poster Phonograph Co.. Frères.

Advertising poster Phonograph Co.. Frères.

A sketch for an advertising poster Phonograph Co. Frères in the style of cubism. It depicts a gramophone and a spinning record against the background of city blocks. Installed in a frame under glass. Signed: EP 26. In the style of the author: ROYAK EFIM MOISEEVICH (1906 - 1987). 5cm.

Bay of Naples. View of Vesuvius.

Bay of Naples. View of Vesuvius.

Wine cooler

Porcelain box

A. Misurev. Nude.

A. Misurev. Nude.

Photo frame in the shape of a horseshoe, with blue enamel from the late 19th century.

Photo frame in the shape of a horseshoe, with blue enamel from the late 19th century.

Faience figurine "Scotch Terrier". Factory Kuznetsov. Russia

Faience figurine "Scotch Terrier". Factory Kuznetsov. Russia

A. Zardinsh. Two young ladies. A meeting.

A. Zardinsh. Two young ladies. A meeting.

Romantic Couple. Sitzendorf.

Romantic Couple. Sitzendorf.

Porcelain group Romantic couple, consisting of two figures. A girl with a tambourine and a dancing youth. Hallmark of the manufacturer Sitzendorf.

A. Zardinsh. "Picturesque nationality. Painting Narodnitsa". July 1, 1948.

A. Zardinsh. "Picturesque nationality. Painting Narodnitsa". July 1, 1948.

Letter opener. Germany, early 20th century.

Letter opener. Germany, early 20th century.

Lalique Crystal Bowl Pinsons”

Lalique Crystal Bowl Pinsons”

Ladies purse in the modern style.

Ladies purse in the modern style.

Icon Nicholas the Wonderworker

Icon Nicholas the Wonderworker

A pair of Baroque frames

A pair of Baroque frames

A. Zardinsh. "At the cabaret". 1912-1946

A. Zardinsh. "At the cabaret". 1912-1946

Janis Brekte. Watercolor "Old Riga".

Janis Brekte. Watercolor "Old Riga".

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Paired sculptures Horses Marley.

Paired sculptures Horses Marley.

Clip-on earrings with sapphires. Türler, Switzerland

Clip-on earrings with sapphires. Türler, Switzerland

Abduction of the Sabines after the model of Giovanni da Bologna

Abduction of the Sabines after the model of Giovanni da Bologna

Gold 18K diamond ring.

Gold 18K diamond ring.

3 kopecks in copper, 1908.

3 kopecks in copper, 1908.

Decagonal violet crystal glass with gold decoration. St. Petersburg, 1810.

Decagonal violet crystal glass with gold decoration. St. Petersburg, 1810.

A.Zardinsh. "Scene on the street". 1935-1937.

A.Zardinsh. "Scene on the street". 1935-1937.

Large rusk bowl. Meissen.

Large rusk bowl. Meissen.

Tiffany style stained glass lamp. 20th century.

Tiffany style stained glass lamp. 20th century.

Russian silver ladle in Art Nouveau style. Vasily Andreyev. Moscow 1899-1908

Russian silver ladle in Art Nouveau style. Vasily Andreyev. Moscow 1899-1908

Cooler for wine in Art Nouveau style

Cooler for wine in Art Nouveau style

Royal Copenhagen. Pug Puppy. 1955 year.

Royal Copenhagen. Pug Puppy. 1955 year.

Winter Landscape. River Bank in Winter. Boris Bessonov (1862-1934)

Winter Landscape. River Bank in Winter. Boris Bessonov (1862-1934)

Silver glass for Kiddush. Kyiv 1908-1809

Silver glass for Kiddush. Kyiv 1908-1809

Bronze figure of an officer. Alfred Olson.

Bronze figure of an officer. Alfred Olson.

Mikhail Shemyakin. "Still life". Authors Lithography.

Mikhail Shemyakin. "Still life". Authors Lithography.

Glass holder "Flowers"

Glass holder "Flowers"

Painting Nude girl, K.Somov, 1897

Painting Nude girl, K.Somov, 1897

Bronze sculpture Girl with a rose.

Bronze sculpture Girl with a rose.

Porcelain plaque of Naiad. Europe 19th century.

Porcelain plaque of Naiad. Europe 19th century.